The document summarizes the process of extracting and isolating a compound from the Chinese herbal medicine Erigeron breviscapus that has depigmenting effects. Materials and methods describe culturing cells and conducting inhibition and isolation assays. Through fractionation of the plant extract, the active compound (2Z,8Z)-Matricaria Acid Methyl Ester was isolated. Results show the compound decreased melanin synthesis and tyrosinase expression in cells, demonstrating its potential as a skin whitening agent for treating hyperpigmentation.